We get it. Paying for mobile service can be a struggle, especially for families on a tight budget. That is why Bravado is proud to offer the Lifeline Program, which provides a boost to those in need.
What It Is
Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of mobile phone service. Cross Wireless, Bravado Wireless, and Cross Valliant Cellular are designated Lifeline providers by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) and the Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC).
Why You Should Apply
Eligible customers can receive up to a $9.25 reduction on their monthly service bill. Please note, you can receive a Lifeline discount on your mobile phone service only with Bravado Wireless.
FAQs
Am I eligible for the Lifeline Program?
To be eligible for the Lifeline discount, you must meet one of the following conditions and show a card, letter, or official document of support:
- Your income is 135% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines. The guidelines are set by household size and state. You must show proof of income when you apply. Learn more about Income Eligibility here.
- Participation by you or someone in your household in one of the Federal Assistance Programs listed below. Get more info on Program Eligibility here.
Eligible Programs:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
- Tribal Programs (and live on Tribal Lands)
Do I get additional support if I live on Tribal Lands?
Yes. In addition to the Lifeline Support, an additional $25 may be reduced from your monthly service cost if you live on Tribal Lands. Together, this can reduce your monthly service cost by a total of $34.25.
You can qualify for the additional reduction if you or someone in your household participates in one of the following programs and resides on Tribal Lands. Again, you must show proof of assistance with official documents, a card, or a letter. Limit is one per household. Find more info on Tribal Eligibility here.
Eligible Programs:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA)
- Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit
- Tribal Programs (and live on Tribal Lands)
- Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance
- Head Start (Only Households meeting Income qualifying standard)
- Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
Can you be more specific about income eligibility?
Of course. As mentioned above, consumers may qualify for the Lifeline Program if they have a gross household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Please reference this table that reflects those numbers.
What exactly does "one per household" mean?
For the purposes of the Lifeline Program, a household is defined as anyone living at the same address who shares income and household expenses. Only one Lifeline benefit is allowed per household.
A Lifeline Household Worksheet must be completed anytime more than one subscriber at a single residential address receives Lifeline-supported service, or when a new consumer applies for service at an address where there is already a subscriber receiving the Lifeline benefit.
